The ballistic gear includes; helmets, plate carrier, and soft trauma protection. Having the ballistic gear marks the first time the department has been able to add protection for its personnel in the event of an active shooter, or violent incident.
It is a sad day that we have to have this type of protection, but is imperative we ensure our personnel are safe, so they can perform their duties and protect the public.
The new rope rescue equipment will replace several old, and worn components of our rescue gear, and upgrade all first out response units with longer reach capabilities, more advanced technology, and quicker deployments.